Running for the Bay Marathon returning to Franklin County

There will be hundreds of runners converging on Franklin County this month to take part in the third annual “Running for the Bay” Marathon.

Besides a full 26 mile marathon, the event will also include a half marathon, a 10 K run and a 5K run.

People taking part in the full Marathon will run from Apalachicola to St. George Island and back again.

They will be running in the safety lane of the bridges, so car traffic will not be affected though drivers are being asked to drive very carefully.

The marathon is the brainchild of Mark Henderson of Decatur, Georgia.

Last year the event donated 500 dollars to Franklin’s Promise to help with bay related issues.

This year the event will make a donation of 2500 dollars.

People are being encouraged to take part, you can even walk if you like and there are wheelchair divisions.

You can register on-line at runningforthebay.com.

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